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srJOEYdet · 08-25-2003, 10:06 PM

Hey guys,

I set my Sr on its pan... I am wondering if I will be able to tell by looking at it whether or not it is dented in too much for the oil pickup to clear adequately. Any know how easy it is to dent them? Do you have to drop it, or just put some weight on it?

Joey

Bill Roberts · 08-25-2003, 10:25 PM

Did you have to? Was their not another way?

I would not trust it without making sure it did not deform. It is very tight in there. Could spell trouble. Not a move I would want to perform.

For petes sake, pull the pan and take a look and measure.

Next thing..Yes gasket seal is fine for putting the pan back on.

Nice pitcure of the cars and clip. You got a hoist and engine stand right?

srJOEYdet · 08-25-2003, 11:25 PM

Well, I decided that about 20 minutes could save me a spun bearing so I pulled it, it was fine. I pounded it out just a little to be safe though. So now my oil capacity is up a .05 of a quart! lol

Thanks for the info. I am going to go search for the torque specs.

PS: nope. No engine stand. Hoist though! (I love the 1.5 SXs pic too! thanks)

Joey

EDIT: Torqued and done 12-14 lbs.

old_s13 · 08-26-2003, 11:41 AM

My SR sat on its oil pan for a month, its fine. I know many people who store their SR's sitting on the floor like that, its fine. The oil pan is durable enough to withstand holding up the motor, but I wouldnt go further than that.

I would not worry about it.

08-25-2003, 10:06 PM	#1
srJOEYdet Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 39 Posts: 260 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I set my SR on its oil pan Hey guys, I set my Sr on its pan... I am wondering if I will be able to tell by looking at it whether or not it is dented in too much for the oil pickup to clear adequately. Any know how easy it is to dent them? Do you have to drop it, or just put some weight on it? Joey __________________ Exceed 400x200 size limit

08-25-2003, 10:25 PM	#2
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did you have to? Was their not another way? I would not trust it without making sure it did not deform. It is very tight in there. Could spell trouble. Not a move I would want to perform. For petes sake, pull the pan and take a look and measure. Next thing..Yes gasket seal is fine for putting the pan back on. Nice pitcure of the cars and clip. You got a hoist and engine stand right? Last edited by Bill Roberts; 08-25-2003 at 10:29 PM..

08-25-2003, 11:25 PM	#3
srJOEYdet Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 39 Posts: 260 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, I decided that about 20 minutes could save me a spun bearing so I pulled it, it was fine. I pounded it out just a little to be safe though. So now my oil capacity is up a .05 of a quart! lol Thanks for the info. I am going to go search for the torque specs. PS: nope. No engine stand. Hoist though! (I love the 1.5 SXs pic too! thanks) Joey EDIT: Torqued and done 12-14 lbs. __________________ Exceed 400x200 size limit Last edited by srJOEYdet; 08-25-2003 at 11:34 PM..

08-26-2003, 11:41 AM	#4
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My SR sat on its oil pan for a month, its fine. I know many people who store their SR's sitting on the floor like that, its fine. The oil pan is durable enough to withstand holding up the motor, but I wouldnt go further than that. I would not worry about it.